"This type was more extensively hoarded and
melted than the prior one, so most of the survivors are in high
grade--the average survivor for this type is usually found in the
higher circulated grades or Uncirculated, while the previous issues
are sometimes found quite worn. Because there were relatively few
gold coins in circulation stateside from 1812 onward, and none were
seen after 1821 until the introduction of the lighter gold coins
after July 31, 1834, this is expected. As mentioned, this type is
many times rarer than those of 1812 and prior. Those coins of 1813
are the only available date of this type ... ."

The preceding places the present coin in its proper context, as an
Uncirculated example of the most available date and variety in a
very rare overall type. The 1813 half eagle mintage was
large--95,428 coins split between two die varieties sharing a
common obverse. The BD-1 reverse shows the D in the denomination
leaning left; it is upright on the rarer BD-2. This Mint State coin
displays bright, even yellow-gold color. The strike is a bit soft,
as usual, on the high points, and there are numerous small
abrasions on each side, but none worthy of singular mention. No
planchet adjustment marks are visible. A singular opportunity for
type collectors.From The Christmas Lake Collection.(Registry
values: P2) (NGC ID# 25PM, PCGS# 8116)